Labour attempts to strengthen regulation of UK fracking industry

The Labour party believes the rules covering fracking – or hydraulic fracturing – for gas are not tight enough and will attempt to strengthen regulation of the controversial drilling method by tabling a series of amendments to the infrastructure bill in the House of Lords on Tuesday.

EDF to pay £3m in compensation after Ofgem inquiry

EDF Energy has become the latest of the big six energy suppliers to feel the heat of the energy regulator by paying out £3m to vulnerable customers after breaching complaints handling rules.